ABBREVIATIONS Alt., alternate; beg., beginning, ch., chain; ch-sp., chain space; em, centimetres; d.c., double crochet; dec., decrease; d.tr., double treble; h.tr., half treble; in., inch(es); inc., increase; k., knit; p., purl; patt., pattern; p.s.s.o., pass slipped stitch over; rep., repeat; sl., slip; sl.st., slip stitch; st., stitch; sts., stitches; t.b.i., through back of loop; tog., together; tr., treble; y.o., yarn over.crochet-dress-144×300 Crochet V-Neck Dress NEEDLES double-knitting-cardigan-300×261 Double-Knitting-Cardigan Where applicable, check your knitting needle sizes very carefully, as both Metric and old U.K. sizes have been quoted. TENSION It is essential that you test your tension before commencing the garment you have chosen to make. Using the hook size recommended work a square to measure 10 cm x 10 cm (4 in. x 4 in.) If you get less stitches than stated, use a size smaller hook, if you get more, use a size larger SPECIAL ABBREVIATION 1 cluster, work [3 tr., 1 ch., 3 tr.] (count as 5 sts. throughout). NOTES Count each tr. and each ch-sp. as 1 st. During shaping work first 3 ch. and last tr. of each row loosely. BACK Make 103(107,115,119,127,131) ch. 1 st Foundation row: Work 1 tr. into 4th ch. from hook, *1 ch.,miss next ch., 1 tr.in to next ch.; rep. from *to last ch., 1 tr.into last ch. 100( 104,112,116,124,128) sts. plus 3 ch. at beg. of row. 2nd Foundation row: 3 ch. (count as 1 tr.), 1 tr. into next tr., [1 ch., 1 tr. into next tr.] 3(4,6,3,5,6) times, miss next 2 sts., work 1 cluster into next ch-sp. (see Special Abbreviation), * miss next 2 sts., 1 tr. into next tr., [1 ch., 1 tr. into next tr.] 5 times, miss next 2 sts., work 1 cluster into next ch-sp.; rep. from * to last 10(12,16,10,14,16) sts., miss next 2 sts., [1 tr. into next tr., 1 ch.] 3(4,6,3,5,6} times, 1 tr. into next tr., 1 tr. into 3rd of 3 ch. at beg. of previous row. 101 (105, 113, 117, 125, 129) sts. Commence Patt. 1 st row: (Wrong side) 3 ch., 1 tr. into next tr., [1 ch., 1 tr. into next tr.] 3(4,6,3,5,6) times, miss next 3 tr., work 1 cluster into ch-sp., miss next 3 tr., *1 tr. into next tr., [1 ch., 1 tr. into next tr.] 5 times, miss next 3 tr., work 1 cluster into ch-sp., miss next 3 tr.; rep. from * to last 8( 1 0, 14,8, 12, 14} sts., [1 tr. into next tr., 1 ch.] 3(4,6,3,5,6} times, 1 tr. into each of last 2 tr. 2nd row: 3 ch., [1 tr. into next tr., 1 ch.] 4(5,7 ,4,6, 7) times, miss next 2 tr., 1 tr. into next tr., 1 ch., 1 tr. into next tr., miss next 2 tr., *[1 ch., 1 tr. into next tr.] twice, miss next 2 sts., work 1 cluster into next ch-sp., miss next 2 sts., [1 tr. into next tr., 1 ch.] twice, miss next 2 tr., 1 tr. into next tr.,l ch., 1 tr. into next tr., miss next 2 tr.; rep. from * to last 8( 1 0, 14,8, 12, 14) sts., [1 ch., 1 tr. into next tr.] 4(5,7,4,6,7) times, 1 tr. into last tr. 3rdrow:3ch., 1 tr. into next tr.,[l ch., 1 tr. into next tr.] 7(8,10,7,9,10) times, miss next 3 tr., work 1 cluster into ch-sp., miss next3tr., *1 tr. Into next tr., [1 ch., 1 tr. into next tr.] 5 times, miss next 3 tr., work 1 cluster into ch-sp., miss next 3 tr.; rep. from * to last 16( 18,22, 16,20,22) sts., [1 tr. into next tr., 1 ch.] 7(8,10,7,9,10) times, 1 tr. into each of last 2 tr. 4th row: 3 ch., 1 tr. into next tr., [1 ch., 1 tr. into next tr.] 3(4,6,3,5,6} times, miss next 2 sts., work 1 cluster into next ch-sp., miss next 2 sts., *[1 tr. into next tr., 1 ch.] twice, miss next 2 tr., 1 tr. into next tr., 1 ch., 1 tr. into next tr., miss next 2 tr., [1 ch., 1 tr. into next tr.] twice, miss next 2 sts., work 1 cluster into next ch-sp., miss next 2 sts.; rep. from * to last 8( 1 0, 14,8, 12,14) sts., [1 tr. into next tr., 1 ch.] 3(4, 6,3,5,6)times, 1 tr. into each of last 2tr. These 4 rows form the patt. Continue in patt. until back measures approximately 13-1/2- in. ending with a 1 st row of patt. (adjust length here if required). Shape Armholes 1 st row: Sl.st. across first 5(5,7,7,9,9) sts., 3 ch., work in patt. to last 5(5,7,7,9,9) sts., 1 tr. into next ch-sp., turn. 2nd row: sl. st. across first 5(5,7,7,7,7) sts., 3 ch., work in patt. to last 5(5,7,7,7,7) sts.,’ 1 tr. into next ch-sp., turn. 3rd row: 3 ch. (see Notes), miss 2 sts., 1 tr. into next tr., work in patt. to last 3 sts., miss next 2 sts., 1 tr. into last tr. 4th row: 3 ch., 1 tr. into next tr., miss next ch., 1 tr. into next tr., work in patt. to last 4sts., 1 tr. into next tr., miss next ch., 1 tr. into each of last 2 tr. 5th row: 3 ch., miss next tr., 1 tr. into next tr., work in patt. To last 3sts., 1 tr. into next tr., miss next tr., 1 tr. into last tr. 77(81, 81,85,89,93) sts. remain. 1st,2nd,3rd,4th and 6th sizes only 6throw:3ch., 1 tr. Into next tr., [1 ch., 1 tr. into next tr.] 1 (2,2,7,1) times, miss next 3 tr., work 1 cluster into ch-sp., miss next 3 tr., *1 tr. into next tr., [1 ch., 1 tr. into next tr.] 5 times, miss next 3 tr., work 1 cluster into ch-sp., miss next 3 tr.; rep. from * to last4(6,6,16,4)sts., 1 tr. Into next tr., [1 ch., 1 tr. into next tr.] 1 (2,2,7,1) times, 1 tr. into last tr. 5th size only 6th row: 3 ch., 1 tr. into next tr., miss next 3 tr., work 1 cluster into ch-sp., miss next 3 tr., *1 tr. into next tr., [1 ch., 1 tr. into next tr.] 5times, miss next 3tr., work 1 cluster into ch-sp., miss next 3 tr.; rep. from * to last 2 sts., 1 tr. into each of last 2 tr. All sizes Keeping patt. correct as set work straight until armholes measure 7-1/2-(8,81/4,83/4.9,9-1/2-) in. Fasten off. FRONT Work as given for Back until front is 2 rows shorter than back to start of armhole shaping, thus ending with a 3rd row of patt. Divide for V-Neck 1st,2nd and 3rd sizes only 1st row: 3 ch., 1 tr. into next tr., [1 ch., 1 tr. into next tr.] 3(4,6} times, miss next 2 sts., work 1 cluster into next ch-sp., miss next 2 sts., *[1 tr. into next tr., 1 ch.] twice, miss next 2tr., 1 tr. Into next tr., 1 ch., 1 tr. into next tr., miss next 2tr., [1 ch., 1 tr. into next tr.] twice, miss next 2 sts., work 1 cluster into ch-sp., miss next 2 sts.; rep. from * once more, 1 tr. into next tr., 1 ch., 1 tr. into next tr., miss next 2 tr., 1 tr. into next tr., turn and complete this side first. 4th, 5th and 6th sizes only 1st row: 3 ch., 1 tr. into next tr., [1 ch., 1 tr. into next tr.] 3(5,6) times, *miss next 2 sts., work 1 cluster into next ch-sp., miss next2sts., [1 tr. Into next tr., 1 ch.] twice, miss next 2tr., 1 tr. Into next tr., 1 ch., 1 tr. into next tr., miss next 2 tr., [1 ch., 1 tr. into next tr.] twice; rep. from * twice more, 1 tr. into next tr., turn and complete this side first. All sizes 2nd row: 4 ch. (count as 1 tr., 1 ch.), miss next 2 sts., 1 tr. into next tr., work in patt. to end. Shape Armhole 1st row: sl.st. across first 5(5,7,7 ,9,9} sts., 3 ch., work in patt. to last 3 sts., 1 tr. into next tr., 1 tr. into 3rd of 4 ch. at beg. of previous row. 1 st, 2nd and 3rd sizes only 2nd row: 4 ch., miss next 2 sts., 1 tr. into next tr., work in patt. to last 5(5,7) sts., 1 tr. into ch-sp., turn. 3rd row: 3 ch., miss 2 sts., 1 tr. into next tr., work in patt. to last 3 sts., 1 tr. into next tr., 1 tr. into 3rd of 4 ch. at beg. of previous row. 4th,5th and 6th sizes only 2nd row: 3 ch., miss next 4 tr., work 1 cluster into ch-sp., work in patt. to last 7 sts.,l tr. into ch-sp., turn. 3rd row: 3 ch., miss next 2 sts., 1 tr. into next tr., work in patt. to last cluster of previous row,l ch.,miss2tr., 1 tr. into next tr., 1 ch., 1 tr. into next tr., miss next 2 tr., 1 tr. into 3rd of 3 ch. at beg. of previous row. All sizes 4throw:4ch.,miss next 2sts., 1 tr. Into next tr., work in patt. to last 4 sts., 1 tr. into next tr., miss next ch., 1 tr. into each of last 2tr. 5th row: 3 ch., miss next tr., 1 tr. into next tr., work in patt. to last 3 sts., 1 tr. into next tr., 1 tr. into 3rd of 4 ch. at beg. of previous row. 31 (33,33,35,37,39) sts. remain. * Keeping armhole edge straight continue to dec. 1 st. at neck edge on next 11 (11, 12,12,13,13) rows. 20(22,21,23,24,26) sts. remain. Work straight until front measures same as back to shoulder. Fasten off. Miss next ch. at centre. Make a slip knot on hook, insert hook into next st., y.o. and through both loops, then work as follows: 1 st, 2nd and 3rd sizes only 1st row: 3 ch., miss next 2 tr., 1 tr. into next tr., work in patt. to end. 4th,5th and 6th sizes only 1 st row: 3 ch., 1 tr. into next tr., work in patt. to end. All sizes 2nd row: Work in patt. to last 4 sts., 1 tr. into next tr., 1 ch., miss next tr., 1 tr into 3rd of 3 ch. at beg. of previous row. Shape Armhole 1st row: 3 ch., 1 tr. into next tr., work in patt. to last 5(5,7,7,9,9) sts., 1 tr. into ch-sp., turn. 1st,2nd and 3rd sizes only 2nd row: sl.st. across first 5(5,7) sts., 3 ch., work in patt. To last 4sts., 1 tr. into next tr., 1 ch., 1 tr. into 3rd of 3 ch. at beg. of previous row. 3rd row: 3 ch., 1 tr. into next tr., work in patt. to last 3 sts., miss next 2 sts., 1 tr. into last tr. 4th,5th and 6th sizes only 2nd row: sl.st. across first 5(7,7) sts., 3 ch., work in patt. to last cluster of previous row, miss next3 tr., work 1 cluster into ch-sp., miss next 4 tr., 1 tr. into last tr. 3rd row: 3 ch., miss next 2 tr., 1 tr. into next tr.,l ch., 1 tr. Into next tr., miss next 2tr., work in patt. to last 3 sts., miss next 2 sts., 1 tr. into last tr. All sizes 4th row: 3 ch., 1 tr. into next tr., miss next ch., 1 tr. into next tr., work in patt. to last 4sts., 1 tr. into next tr., 1 ch., 1 tr. into last tr. 5th row: 3 ch., 1 tr. into next tr., work in patt. to last 3 sts., 1 tr. into next tr., miss next tr., 1 tr. into last tr. 31 (33,33,35,37,39) sts. remain. Complete as given for first side from * to end. SLEEVES Make 75(79,83,87,91 ,95) ch. 1st Foundation row: Work 1 tr. into 4th ch. from hook, * 1 ch., miss next ch., 1 tr. Into next ch.; rep. from * to last ch., 1 tr. into last ch. 72(76,80,84,88,92) sts. plus 3 ch. at beg. of row. 2nd Foundation row: 3 ch. (count as 1 tr.), 1 tr. into nextt r., [1 ch., 1 tr. into next tr.] 4(5,6,3,4,5) times, miss next 2 sts., work 1 cluster into next ch-sp., *miss next 2 sts., 1 tr. into next tr., [1 ch., 1 tr. into next tr.] 5 times, miss next 2 sts., work 1 cluster into ch-sp.; rep. from * to last 12( 14,16, 10,12,14) sts., miss next 2 sts., 1 tr. into next tr., [1 ch., 1 tr. into next tr.] 4(5,6,3, 4,5) times, 1 tr. into 3rd of 3 ch. at beg. of previous row. 73(77,81,85,89,93) sts. Commence Patt. 1st row: (Wrong side) 3 ch., 1 tr. into next tr., [1 ch., 1 tr. into next tr.] 4(5,6,3,4,5) times, miss next 3 tr., work 1 cluster into ch-sp., miss next 3 tr., * 1 tr. into next tr., [1 ch., 1 tr. into next tr.] 5 times, miss next 3 tr., work 1 cluster into ch-sp., miss next 3tr.; rep. from * to last 10(12,14,8,10,12) sts.,l tr. Into next tr., [1 ch., 1 tr. into next tr.] 4(5,6,3,4,5) times, 1 tr. into last tr. 2nd row: 3 ch., [1 tr. into next tr., 1 ch.] 5(6,7,4,5,6) times, miss next 2 tr., 1 tr. into next tr., 1 ch., 1 tr. into next tr., miss next2tr., *[1 ch., 1 tr. Into next tr.] twice, miss next 2 sts, work 1 cluster into ch-sp., miss next 2 sts., [1 tr. into next tr., 1 ch.] twice, miss next 2tr., 1 tr. Into next tr., 1 ch.,l tr. into next tr., miss next 2 tr.; rep. from * to last 1O( 12, 14,8, 1 0, 12) sts., [1 ch., 1 tr. into next tr.] 5(6,7,4,5,6) times, 1 tr. into last tr. 3rd row: 3 ch., 1 tr. into next tr., [1 ch., 1 tr. into next tr.] 8(9,10,7,8,9) times, miss next 3 tr., work 1 cluster into ch-sp., miss 1 next3tr., *1 tr. into next tr., [1 ch., 1 tr.into next tr.] 5 times, miss next 3 tr., work 1 cluster into ch-sp., miss next 3 tr.; rep. from * to last 18(20,22,16,18,20) sts., 1 tr. into next tr., [1 ch., 1 tr. into next tr.] 8(9,10,7,8,9)times, 1 tr. Into last tr. 4th row: 3 ch., 1 tr. into next tr., [1 ch., 1 tr. into next tr.J 4(5,6,3,4,5) times, miss next 2 sts., work 1 cluster into ch-sp., miss next 2 sts., *[1 tr. into next tr., 1 ch.] twice, missnext2tr., 1 tr. Into next tr., 1 ch., 1 tr. Into next tr., miss next 2tr., [1 ch., 1 tr. into next tr.] twice, miss next 2 sts., work 1 cluster into ch-sp., miss next 2 sts.; rep. from * to last 1 O( 12, 14,8, 1 0, 12) -ts., 1 tr. into next tr., [1 ch., 1 tr. into next tr.] 4(5, 6′,3,4,5) times, 1 tr. into last tr. Rep. the last 4 rows until sleeve measures approximately 16} in. ending with a 1 st row of patt. (adjust length here if required). Shape Top 1st row: SI.st. across first 5(5,7,7,9,9) sts., 3 ch., work in patt. to last 5(5,7,7,9,9) sts., 1 tr. into next ch-sp., turn. 2nd row: sl.st. across first 5 sts., 3 ch., work in patt. to last 5 sts., 1 tr. into next ch-sp., turn. 3rd row: 3 ch., miss next 2 sts., 1 tr. into next tr., work to last 4 sts., 1 tr. into next tr., miss next 2 sts., 1 tr. into 3rd of 3 ch. at beg. of previous row. Dec. 1 st. at each end of next 1 O ( 12,12, 14,14,16) rows. 33 sts. remain. Work 3rd row twice more. Next row: sl. st. across first 5 sts., work to last 4 sts., fasten off. BACK AND FRONT WELTS Using 2!mm needles and with right side of work facing pick up and k.121 (125,135, 139,149,155) sts. evenly along lower edge by working twice into approximately every 5th st. 1 st row: (Wrong side) P. 1, * k. 1, p’.l ; rep. from * to end. 2nd row: K.l, *p.l, k.l; rep. from * to end. Rep. the last 2 rows until rib measures 2} in. Cast off in rib. NECKBAND Join left shoulder seam. Using 2-3/4mm needles and with right side of work facing pick up and k.48(48, 52, 52, 54, 54) sts. evenly across back neck by working twice into approximately every 3rd st., pick up and k.71(75, 79,81,85,89) sts. evenly down left front slope by working approximately 3 times into every row, make 1 st. at centre by knitting through ch. at centre front, then pick up and k.71 (75,79,81, 85,89) sts. evenly up right front slope .. 191 (199,211,215,225,233) sts. 1st row: P.l, *k.l, p.l; rep. from * to 2 sts. before centre front st., p.2tog., p.l, p.2tog.t.b.l., p.l, *k.l, p.l; rep. from * to end. 2nd row: *K.l, p.l; rep. from * to 2 sts. before centre front st., sl.l, k.l, p.s.s.o., k.l, k.2tog., * p.l, k.l; rep. from * to end. Rep. the last 2 rows 3 times more. Cast off in rib decreasing on this row also. SLEEVE CUFFS Using 2-3/4mm needles and with right side of work facing pick up and k.61 (63,65,69, 73,75) sts. evenly around lower edge of sleeve by missing approximately every 5th ( 4th , 4th,4 th,4 th,4 th) st. Work 2 in. in p.l, k.l rib as given for Back and Front Welts. Cast off in rib. TO MAKE UP Join right shoulder seam and ends of neckband. Join side and sleeve seams. Insert sleeves.